I've lived in India my whole life. First-time visitors to my country always make these 5 mistakes.

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The writer standing in front of snowy mountains in Spiti Valley, India.
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Poonam Binayak

I booked the wrong room on my first cruise, and it was my biggest regret of the 7-day voyage

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A composite image of the author standing on an outdoor cruise ship deck with plants and water slides in the background, and inside a cruise stateroom with a white bed in front of a rectangular window showing the front of the ship.
Business Insider's reporter regretted booking a room at the front of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I spent 85 days on cruises this year. Here are 5 travel mistakes I won't be making in 2026.

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Author Jill Schildhouse smling in front of two cruise ships in CocoCay
After many cruises across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, I learned the hard way what happens when you overschedule.

Jill Schildhouse

I visited Japan for a week. From missed experiences to money mistakes, I should've done these 6 things differently.

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Yokohama
Economy reporter Noah Sheidlower visited Yokohama and Tokyo.

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I flew overseas for a festival. I don't regret my trip, but I wouldn't travel like this again.

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A shot of the Afro Nation stage in Portugal.
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Syeda Khaula Saad

I was born and raised in Scotland. First-time visitors to the Scottish Highlands always make these 5 mistakes.

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The writer standing with reindeer in the Scottish Highlands.
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Lorna Wallace

I'm a travel consultant who helps people plan trips to Italy. These are the 6 most common mistakes I see travelers make.

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Jenna taking a selfie in Tuscany.
As a travel consultant, I know there are some things you should never do when planning a trip to Italy.

Jenna Chaplin

I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling with cherry blossoms
I made several mistakes on my first trip to Japan that led me to miss out on some great opportunities.

Ashley Probst

I visited Salem, Massachusetts, during the peak fall season. I wouldn't make these 8 mistakes again.

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Pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns on a rock wall with a graveyard in the back.
I made a few mistakes on my trip to Salem during its busiest season: fall.

Amanda Shammas

I traveled 17 hours to Indonesia, but was immediately sent home because I'd made a simple mistake with my passport

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Claire stands on top of a mountain, with rolling, greenery-covered hills in the background.
I traveled to Indonesia and had to fly back home because of a passport mistake I won't make again.

Claire Gallam Volkman

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